A server is the main physical item in the control panel. DCImanager allows to keep track of servers, monitor there statuses and connected equipment. 

This article describes how to create a server. To do so, navigate to Main menu → Servers→ Add

Server


  • Label- unique server name;
  • Owner - select a user who will be the owner of the server;
  • Protect server type - select the checkbox to forbid the operations with this server;
  •  — type/pool from which the IP address will be allocated to the server; 
  • Statistics collection— this field is displayed if you have installed the "NetFlow" module and  enabled the policy  "Use NetFlow/IPFIX to collect statistics" — "Only for the selected servers":
    • according to the type — for more information please refer to Traffic usage statistics;

    • Use NetFlow/IPFIX — for more information please refer to "NetFlow";

    • Use switch.

  • Notes - provide additional information about the server. It will be shown in the "Notes" column in the list of servers; 

Configuration


  • Platform type — select a platform type. Add it in Equipment type → Platforms. For more information please refer to Platform types;
  • Add equipment — click to add the spare part;
  • Edit — click to edit  the spare part;
  • Plug out— click to delete the spare part. 

System


  • Use the VPU network —select the checkbox to create a VPU-network for the server. The option is available if the  "VPU (Vlan Per User)" module is installed. For more information please refer to the article "VPU (Vlan Per User)";
  • IP address;
  • Hostname - enter the domain name;
  • MAC-address.

Location


  • Rack;
  • Size according to the platform type — this option defines the server size in the platform;
  • Size;
  • Unit number  — enter the rack unit number. For multi-unit equipment enter the upper position.

Purchase information


  • Warranty in months;
  • Price;
  • Serial number.